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Korda Krimps
Korda Krimps
Want tidy, repeatable loops in stiff hooklinks? Korda Krimps make chod rigs and boom sections far less fiddly, provided you use the right size and the proper tool.
- Available in 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm and 0.7 mm sizes.
- Double-barrel design for stiff and thicker hooklink materials.
- Designed to be used with the Korda Krimp Tool.
- Each small sliding-lid box contains 50 Krimps.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Korda Krimps range in 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm and 0.7 mm sizes, including product codes KSK05, KSK06 and KSK07.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A focused, useful bit of terminal tackle for anglers who regularly build stiff rigs.
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.6/10
- Ease of Use8.5/10
- Value for Money8.8/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Chod-rig anglers. The crimps make tidy loops in stiff hooklink material without wrestling with awkward knots.
- Anglers who like repeatable boom sections. You can aim for consistent hooklink lengths across a batch of rigs, which keeps things nicely organised.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers using mostly supple braid. There’s little point crimping materials that already knot easily and neatly.
- Anyone who doesn’t want extra tools in the tackle box. The Korda Krimp Tool is part of the system, so there’s an extra bit of kit to buy and carry.
The lowdown
Introducing the Korda Krimps
Want tidy, repeatable loops in stiff hooklinks? Korda Krimps make chod rigs and boom sections far less fiddly, provided you use the right size and the proper tool.
- Available in 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm and 0.7 mm sizes.
- Double-barrel design for stiff and thicker hooklink materials.
- Designed to be used with the Korda Krimp Tool.
- Each small sliding-lid box contains 50 Krimps.
Quick verdict
Verdict: a proper time-saver for stiff rigs
Korda Krimps are a dead handy way to make neat, consistent loops in thicker and stiffer hooklink materials. They’re especially useful for chod rigs and boom sections where a tidy loop can make the whole rig look and behave better.
You do need the Korda Krimp Tool, and size selection matters. Get that bit right and these are a cracking little bit of terminal tackle, with 50 in a box and much less faff than trying to tie perfect loops in stubborn mono.
A focused, useful bit of terminal tackle for anglers who regularly build stiff rigs.
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.6/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.5/10
- Value for Money
- 8.8/10
The double-barrel design and dedicated tool make for a tidy, purposeful system.
They’re well matched to stiff and thicker hooklink materials when the correct size is used.
They help create neat, repeatable chod and boom rigs, though they don’t transform every presentation.
The process is straightforward with the right tool, but sizing and compression need a little care.
Fifty crimps per box gives plenty of rig-building mileage for a specialist item.
The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Korda Krimps
There are some rigs that look dead simple until you actually sit down and tie them. Chods and stiff boom sections are classic examples. The materials are chunky, springy and keen to ping back into a shape of their own. Getting a small, tidy loop in the end can turn into a right little battle.
That’s where Korda Krimps come in. These are small double-barrel crimps designed to join and finish stiff, thicker hooklink materials. Rather than fighting a stubborn length of mono into a perfect knot, you use the matching Korda Krimp Tool to compress the crimp and create a neat loop.
It’s a simple idea, but a useful one. A consistent loop gives you a more repeatable rig. That matters when you’re tying a few spares before a session, or when you want every boom section in the rig wallet to come out at the same length. No two-minute argument with a bit of Mouth Trap while the kettle goes cold.
There are three sizes in the range: 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm and 0.7 mm. The important bit is matching the crimp to the material, not just grabbing the first box you see. The 0.5 mm version suits 15 lb and 20 lb Boom, as well as hooklink materials measuring 0.40–0.50 mm in diameter.
Move up to the 0.6 mm Krimps for Mouth Trap and 25 lb Boom. That’s likely to be the handy middle ground for plenty of stiff-rig anglers. If you’re working with 35 lb Boom or heavier mono, the 0.7 mm size is the one to reach for. Nice and straightforward, as long as you check before you start squeezing.
The double-barrel design is the key feature here. It’s made to grip thicker, stiffer materials in a controlled way, rather than simply flattening them at one point. Used with the Korda Krimp Tool, the finished loop should look compact and tidy, which is exactly what you want when the whole point of the rig is a clean, free-moving presentation.
They’re especially handy for chod rigs. A neat loop at the end of a stiff hooklink can help keep things consistent from rig to rig, and it saves you relying on a fiddly knot in material that doesn’t particularly want to behave. You can prep a few different lengths at home, pop them in the rig box and get straight on with finding the spot.
There’s a small practical bonus too: each box contains 50 Krimps. That’s enough for a decent pile of rigs, although the exact mileage depends on whether you use one or more crimps per rig and how often you’re rebuilding. The box itself has a sliding lid, which is a much better arrangement than loose little metal bits rattling around in a pocket.
The catch is that these aren’t a universal replacement for knots. They’re aimed at stiff and thicker hooklink materials, and you’ll need the Korda Krimp Tool to get the best from them. For soft braid or supple mono, tying a reliable knot is usually quicker and less faff. But for the right job, Korda Krimps are a bob-on bit of kit: simple, tidy and made for repeatable rig building.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Sizes
- 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm and 0.7 mm
- Design
- Double-barrel crimp
- Recommended tool
- Korda Krimp Tool
- Pack quantity
- 50 Krimps per box
- Packaging
- Small box with sliding lid
- Product codes
- KSK05, KSK06 and KSK07
Specs checked with Korda, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
This isn’t a flashy bit of kit. It’s about repeatability. Crimps let you make several hooklinks with matching loop lengths, which is handy when you want your rigs behaving the same way every time.
The double-barrel design is made for stiff and thicker materials, rather than soft braid or delicate supple mono. Match the crimp to the hooklink diameter, use the proper Korda tool and you’ve got a clean, compact finish for chod and boom-style rigs.
What you’re buying
A tidy finish for stubborn materials
Korda Krimps are small double-barrel sleeves for stiff and thicker hooklink materials. You thread the material through, form your loop and use the Korda Krimp Tool to compress the crimp. The result is a compact loop without having to force a bulky knot into springy mono.
The range is split into three sizes. The 0.5 mm version suits 15 lb and 20 lb Boom, including materials measuring 0.40–0.50 mm in diameter. The 0.6 mm size suits Mouth Trap and 25 lb Boom, while 0.7 mm is intended for 35 lb Boom and heavier mono.
Worth knowing. Don’t just choose by eye. Match the crimp to the hooklink material you’re using. The right size gives the tool something suitable to compress and helps keep the finished loop neat rather than crushed or loose.
Best on the bank for
Chod fans and tidy rig builders
These make most sense if chod rigs, stiff hinges or boom sections are regulars in your rig wallet. They’re also useful if you like tying several rigs in advance and want the loops and hooklink lengths to come out consistently.
They’re less compelling for soft braid and supple hooklinks. Those materials are normally straightforward to knot, so adding a crimp and a tool can create more faff rather than less. This is specialist tackle for a specific job, not a replacement for every knot in your box.
Worth knowing. Before a session, tie a few matching loops and keep them together in your rig wallet. When the rods are off and you need a fresh rig quickly, having consistent boom sections ready to go is properly handy.
Quick answers
The bits anglers usually ask
Can you use Korda Krimps with ordinary pliers? They’re designed for the Korda Krimp Tool, which provides the controlled compression needed for a neat finish. Improvising with pliers can leave the crimp uneven, over-flattened or not properly secured.
How many do you get? Each box contains 50 Krimps and comes with a sliding lid. That’s a decent supply for building a batch of chod rigs or boom sections, with the box helping keep the tiny components from escaping into the bottom of your tackle bag.
Are they only for carp rigs? They’re aimed at stiff and thicker hooklink materials, so they’re most naturally suited to carp-style chod and boom rigs. Whether they earn a permanent place in your box comes down to how often you use those materials and presentations.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Makes neat, repeatable loops in stiff hooklinks.
- Useful for chod rigs and boom sections.
- Three sizes cover lighter Boom through to heavier mono.
- 50 crimps per box should keep you tying rigs for a good while.
Worth knowing
- You’ll need the Korda Krimp Tool to use them properly.
- Picking the wrong size can leave a poor, untidy finish.
- Less useful for soft, supple hooklinks that are easy to knot normally.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Which Korda Krimp size do I need?
Which Korda Krimp size do I need?
The 0.5 mm size suits 15 lb and 20 lb Boom, with 0.40–0.50 mm hooklink materials. The 0.6 mm size suits Mouth Trap and 25 lb Boom. The 0.7 mm size suits 35 lb Boom and heavier mono.
02Can I use Korda Krimps without the Korda Krimp Tool?
Can I use Korda Krimps without the Korda Krimp Tool?
They’re designed to be used with the Korda Krimp Tool, which gives you the controlled squeeze needed for a neat finish. Using random pliers is asking for a bit of a faff and a less consistent result.
03Are Korda Krimps good for chod rigs?
Are Korda Krimps good for chod rigs?
Yes. They’re particularly useful for creating neat loops in stiff hooklink materials, helping you produce tidy chod rigs with more consistent loop lengths.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict: a proper time-saver for stiff rigs. The strongest reasons to choose it are makes neat, repeatable loops in stiff hooklinks. and useful for chod rigs and boom sections.; the main trade-off is you’ll need the korda krimp tool to use them properly..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Makes neat, repeatable loops in stiff hooklinks.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Chod-rig anglers: The crimps make tidy loops in stiff hooklink material without wrestling with awkward knots.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “You’ll need the Korda Krimp Tool to use them properly.”
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